The Kalatel VDR is a Digital Video Recorder designed to be a direct replacement for a Time Lapse VCR. Digital Video Recording allows the user to have continuous recording on a removable hard disk, without the need for replacing or rewinding of videotapes. The VDR provides menu based search capabilities for recorded events.

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The Videoloss Out signal is activated when the unit experiences videoloss on the video input (Composite). In the event of videoloss, VIDEOLOSS will be indicated near the upper left hand corner of the primary monitor. 0150-0255C Output: Active Low High: 12V Low: Ground Current Out: 50mA Max Short Circuit Protected.

Use this menu to specify: Whether an alarm condition will be activated when the unit detects a signal on the Alarm In connection. Whether the internal buzzer is activated during an alarm condition. 0150-0255C Set Time --OR-- Set Date --OR--...

The video files can be played back using GE Interlogix QuickWave software that is automatically copied to the CF card. GE Interlogix recommends that upon initial use a minimum of two CF cards be purchased. One CF card is used to create a Master CF card and the other(s) for the copying and transfer of video files.

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After formatting, QuickWave is automatically copied to the CF card. 3. Remove the Master CF card and label it “Master CF card”. GE Interlogix recommends that this Master CF card be stored in a safe place for use whenever a new and blank HDD is inserted into the VDR.

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Storage and Retrieval of data, please see Section 4.6 Main Menu 6. Once operations are complete remove the CF card by grasping it with your thumb and forefinger and pulling it out of the CF card slot. 0150-0255C Compact Flash Compact Flash detected. Initializing...

Main Menu of the Operator Programming section of this manual. The unit returns to the normal record speed when the alarm condition ends. 0150-0255C Disk Overwrite Mode on Normal Record Speed, on page 4-5 of the...

Record mode is activated, it is considered a separate recording session. To enter the Search Filters menu, press the Search button. The Search Filters menu is displayed on the primary monitor. 0150-0255C Fast Forward Button Rewind Button PAUSE...

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Selecting from the Search Results Use the Arrow buttons to select a recorded event. Press the Enter button to select the event, or press the Menu button to exit the Search Results menu. 0150-0255C Search Results Start Date Start Time...

In some boxes, items are highlighted on the screen. They are represented in this manual as follows: Not highlighted: TIME/DATE Entering the Main menu Enter the Main menu by pressing the Menu button. The Main menu will appear on the primary monitor. 0150-0255C Normal Record Speed Highlighted: ALARMS MENU Menu button...

Format the Date as either: DD/MM/YY MM/DD/YY YY/MM/DD Press the Enter button to confirm the selection and exit the menu. Press the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes. 0150-0255C Set Time Format --OR— Set Date Format --OR— Set Time Format...

The date, or days on which the recording will occur. The start and stop time. The record speed. The record quality. Whether the event is enabled. 0150-0255C Set Region Daylight Saving : Time Zone SUN, SUN, 26 OCT 2003 02:00 (-1) DATE START STOP...

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3. Use the Arrow buttons to change the values. Use the Arrow buttons to navigate among parameters in the same row. 4. When finished, press the Enter button to exit the Edit mode. Use the Arrow buttons to navigate to [OK], then press the Enter button to complete the selection. Kalatel VDR 0150-0255C...

When the Normal Record Speed is set to 0.0, the unit will only record while an alarm is active. Press the Enter button to confirm the selection and exit the menu. Press the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes. 0150-0255C Color/Mono --OR— Normal Record Speed --OR—...

Kalatel VDR Alarm Record Speed --OR— Video Quality --OR— Current Time / Date --OR— Alarm Record Speed Pictures Per Second Record Quality Select Quality High Current Time / Date Record Capacity Last Alarm Record Playback Speed Playback Time / Date 0150-0255C...

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Use the Arrow buttons to select On or Off. Press the Enter button to confirm the selection and exit the menu. Press the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes. 0150-0255C Record Capacity --OR— Last Alarm --OR—...

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The following display will also appear to indicate the system is in Preview Mode. Hit the Menu button to return to the Search Screen, 0150-0255C Preview Mode ‘MENU’ to Return Kalatel VDR...

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When finished the system will display a Storing Complete Message Box. At this point it will be safe to remove the CF card from the VDR. The video files can be played back using GE Interlogix QuickWave software that is automatically copied to the CF card. The files may also be copied and viewed on any PC equipped with a CF card reader.

Enter button. The unit will enter Edit mode. 2. Use the Up or Down Arrow buttons to change the start and stop time values. Use the Right or Left Arrow buttons to navigate among the different parameters. 0150-0255C Retrieve Compact Flash Retrieve Search Filters...

Enter button. Unit will not record over previously recorded data. To continue recording, the data must be erased (or deleted) in the Advanced Disk Maintenance menu. 0150-0255C Disk Overwrite Mode Disk Overwrite Mode No Overwrite Unit Stops Recording when this point is reached Advanced Menu, on page 4-8.

Press the Enter button to implement the selection. If the selection is altered from what was previously selected, the confirmation menu will appear. Rotate the Arrow buttons to select Yes or NO. ADM Setting Days 0150-0255C Disk Maintenance Delete Disk Disk Maintenance Undelete Disk...

If the password in the Confirmation Box matches the password from the Password box, this message will appear. Press the Enter button to select [OK] and exit the menu. 0150-0255C Front Panel Lock --OR— Factory Settings Please Enter The Factory Password...

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Warning! Do not power off unit until the operation is done! Use the Arrow buttons to select Cancel to exit this command or OK to proceed. Kalatel VDR The Password Was Not Changed! Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade CANCEL [OK] Message [OK] 0150-0255C...

Failure to comply with these instructions will delay service of the unit, and may result in the unit not being accepted by the Repair Center. Factory Address GE Interlogix Attention: Repair Center 3050 Redhill Ave. Costa Mesa, CA. 92626...

9.2 Warranty and Return Information GE Interlogix warrants all of its equipment for three years from the date of purchase. This warranty covers any defects in materials and workmanship. Equipment failures that are due to improper installation, modification, abuse, or acts of nature will not be covered by this warranty. The repair department will evaluate all equipment returned for repair to determine warranty coverage.